A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2393116 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2394503 epoch_slot_no: 18503 block_no: 2393004 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2081 time: 2019-04-01 04:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9721495bad137fe4bfcf50d9bb04e5588c71101a0e7671a3f4d01909499cdf9Block Operator
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